The Richmond, Puducherry

A 10-minute walk from both Promenade Beach and Puducherry railway station, this modern hotel is also a 12-minute walk from Manakula Vinayagar Temple. \n \nThe bright, air-conditioned rooms feature colourful touches and Rattan furnishings. They offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, as well as iPod docks and minibars. Upgraded rooms add seating areas and extra beds. Connecting rooms are available. \n \nA breakfast buffet and parking are complimentary, and there's an informal coffee shop, a bar and a 24-hour reception.